Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

The Department is hopeful that the lease issue will be finalised in time for the coming academic year, commencing on 1 September. While the Deputy did not raise the following issue in his question, the commission on school accommodation has recommended a new school building and that issue and others such as whether it will be a coeducational school, patronage and the number of possible pupils need to be addressed.

We are open to active, constructive engagement and consultation on the patronage issue. Obviously, the Deputy's input in this regard will be invaluable.

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